# Hippowdon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

> Find the best Hippowdon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hippowdon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 54.688% |
| **Record** | 175-145 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **High Horsepower**: 36.612%
- **Protect**: 33.333%
- **Yawn**: 18.033%
- **Rock Slide**: 15.847%
- **Slack Off**: 12.568%
- **Stealth Rock**: 12.022%
- **Earthquake**: 8.743%
- **Ice Fang**: 4.918%
- **Body Press**: 4.372%
- **Stone Edge**: 4.372%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 97.093%
- **No Guard**: 1.163%
- **Hospitality**: 1.163%
- **Magic Bounce**: 0.581%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 48.235%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 38.824%
- **Eject Button**: 4.706%
- **Psychic Seed**: 2.353%
- **Chesto Berry**: 1.176%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.176%
- **Red Card**: 1.176%
- **Life Orb**: 1.176%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.176%

## Common Teammates
- **Glimmora**: 31.875%
- **Golisopod**: 23.750%
- **Staraptor**: 21.250%
- **Gholdengo**: 20.938%
- **Garchomp**: 19.688%
- **Sinistcha**: 17.813%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Hippowdon?
The most common moves for Hippowdon are High Horsepower, Protect, Yawn, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Glimmora, Golisopod, Staraptor, Gholdengo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hippowdon weak to and resistant against?
Hippowdon is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Hippowdon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hippowdon?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (97.093%) and the item **Leftovers** (48.235%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Hippowdon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hippowdon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 112 |
| Defense | 118 |
| Sp. Atk | 68 |
| Sp. Def | 72 |
| Speed | 47 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hippowdon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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